Farewell to the Nemuro Main Line's beloved Kiha 40s with this commemorative four-car set honoring their final operations through March 2025. These Hokkaido-spec units, modified through driver-only upgrades and life-extension work as the 1700 series, served the route between Takikawa and Furano until the timetable revision ended their era. This HG specification set preserves their last days in precise detail.
Key Features
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High-Grade (HG) specification recreating four Kiha40-1700 units operated March 14, 2025: 1722(M), 1744(T), 1745(T), 1775(M).
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Side and front car numbers pre-printed; 1722 and 1775 include power.
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1722 and 1775 feature silver interconnecting door plate holders (Kushiro depot origin).
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1775 reproduces late-model less-angled obstacle deflector with newly tooled parts.
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Includes interchangeable front displays: one-man (red/fully green), express one-man, and extra signs for tours.
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Headlights illuminate with color prism producing incandescent-like warmth; constant lighting board with ON/OFF switch.
Why Choose This
This set represents a heartfelt tribute to the Kiha 40s of Hokkaido, capturing their final scheduled operations on the Nemuro Main Line before retirement. The HG specification delivers exceptional fidelity, from the silver tread plates and door rails to the separately applied jumper hoses. The inclusion of a commemorative booklet and book-style case elevates this beyond a simple model set to a lasting keepsake of regional railway history. For collectors focused on Hokkaido's diesel fleet or the nationwide phase-out of the Kiha 40 family, this set documents a significant moment in JNR-era survivors' gradual disappearance from active service.
Product Information
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Product: TOMIX 97971 N Gauge JR Kiha 40 1700 Series Diesel Car (Thank You Kiha 40 Nemuro Line) 4 Cars Set
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Scale: N-Gauge (1/150 scale)
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Formation: 4-car HG specification set: KIHA40-1722(M), 1744(T), 1745(T), 1775(M)
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Features: M-13 flywheel motors (1722, 1775); TN couplers (SP); white LEDs with color prism; constant lighting
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Includes: Commemorative booklet; book-style case; interchangeable front displays; jumper hoses; antennas; whistles; obstacle deflectors
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Compatibility: Accepts interior lighting kit Tomix 0733
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Prototype: Nemuro Main Line (Takikawa-Furano), final operations March 2025
Secure this commemorative set and preserve the memory of Hokkaido's Kiha 40s on their final Nemuro Main Line duties. The HG detailing and thoughtful presentation make it a fitting tribute to these hard-working regional diesels. Order today and say thank you to the Kiha 40s of Japan's northern frontier.
